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World Elephant Day

Today is a special day as it highlights the plight of one of our most revered, loved and iconic animals. This day not only celebrates an animal whose conservation and sustainability is a real desire that lies close to all our hearts at ORYX, but also brings to attention their rapid demise and need for … Read more

Gelada Baboons – By Greg Du Toit

Africa is such an incredibly diverse continent! Not only do we have a very unique set of large mammalian species like Giraffe, Zebra and Elephant but the continent is also blessed with an incredible array of primates. Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees definitely seem to steal the show but high up in the Simien Mountains of … Read more

In Search of Brazil’s Giant Ant Eater

Ever since I was an embryo, I have always been in love with weird creatures. Colugos, giant octopi, dugongs, army ants, armadillos, max greebos, and of course, giant anteaters. This week, as I guide for ORYX Photo Tours on a Pantanal photography tour, I got to meet my first giant anteater. It’s been a childhood … Read more

Masai Mara Photo Safari

Immortalized by award winning nature documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters alike, Kenya needs little introduction to wildlife photographers – the word “safari” is indeed synonymous with Kenya! This East African country offers the essence of an African wildlife photographic safari, and besides the phenomenal wildlife, one can expect to photograph some of the most breathtaking landscapes … Read more

omo valley tribes photo tour

Congratulations to ORYX’s Marius Coetzee who was announced overall winner of the prestigious African Culture Category with his image titled “The Karo”

ABOUT NATURE’S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY Nature’s Best Photography originated in the United States with ambitious goals to celebrate the beauty and diversity of nature through the art of photography and to use this vivid medium as a creative tool for encouraging greater public interest and involvement in outdoor enjoyment and conservation. A robust awards program evolved … Read more

Madagascar wildlife photography tour

Dale Morris visits Madagascar

Photographing Madagascar Buttressed trees, coiled lianas, draping ferns, orchids and mist. This is the auditorium of the Indri. The largest of Madagascar’s rainforest dwelling Lemur species.  And this is where I have come to hear their songs. I have managed to secure the best seats for my small group of six Madagascar photography tour clients … Read more

Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest 2014

At a glittering awards ceremony in London on the 24 October 2014; 12 year old Skye Meaker, whose photograph titled “Vanishing Lions” was a finalist in the 11-14 year age category in the 2014 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. His stunning image was captured in Kenya’s Masai Mara on a Greg du Toit / … Read more